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Welcome to the 2026 Port Townsend Film Festival!

You’re here to watch films, but make sure you check all the other festivities and events, including:

  • The Filmmaker Parade on Friday, 5:30 PM

  • There are Special Guests & Events!

  • The Intermission on Taylor Street. 5:30pm - 7:30pm each day - FREE and open to the public 
    Every day of the festival, The Intermission on Taylor Street provides a chance for everyone at the festival, and the community as a whole, to gather together and talk about the films they’ve seen and the films to come. Music, food, drink, and an openness to striking up a conversation make these early evening breaks some of our favorite moments of the whole weekend. 

    Fri - Filmmaker Parade - Celebrate these visiting artists with the wonderful wackiness that is PT!  

    Sat - SpiderMonkey Beats - Featuring CA-based Latin Electronica artist Angel Garcia 

    Sun - DJ David Bonobo - PT’s own LA-transplant, featuring Rare Groove, Pan-African, and Latin-Electronica beats 

  • Forum events (educational, informative and networking; Sponsored by Kristin Manwaring Insurance)

  • And much more! See the 2026 Schedule for more info.

HOW TO MAKE A TICKET RESERVATION

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    Buy a Pass Online

    Get your Patron, Festival, 6-Pass, 3-Pass, or Virtual Pass. Log in or create an Eventive account.

    BUY PASSES
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    Make Your Ticket Reservations Online

    Visit our Schedule page, click on the screening, Forum, or event you want to attend, then click the yellow “Order Tickets” button. Must be logged into your Eventive account. See step-by-step instructions for more details.

    TICKET RESERVATIONS STEP-BY-STEP
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    Pick Up Your Physical Pass at Box Office during the Fest

    Box Office Location:
    Coldwell Banker Best Homes
    234 Taylor Street
    Thu, 12-8:30 PM
    Fri, Sat, Sun 9AM-8PM

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    Present Your Pass at the Event You Selected

    Ushers will scan your pass as you enter the venue. Ticket reservations will automatically be associated with your pass.

Login to your Eventive account to access Passes, Ticket Reservations, the Schedule, and Film Guide.

Manage your Festival Pass under “My Passes”.

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Manage your ticket reservations under “My tickets” for each film or event.

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Go to our “Festival Schedule”.

AT THE FESTIVAL

Doors open 30 minutes prior to film start times. Concessions are available at each venue, except the American Legion. 

  • Recording devices are strictly prohibited.

  • Late seating is allowed only in very special circumstances. If you have not taken your seat at the event for which you have a ticket reservation by the event's start time, your seat may be given to another person who has waited in the Rush line. 

  • Seat-saving is not allowed. 

  • Ushers may ask you to relocate your seat to better accommodate a full house and last-minute arrivals.  

  • Run times do not include Q&A sessions or introductions. 

  • Children younger than 6 are not permitted at festival screenings. 

  • Films are not rated. Parental discretion is always advised. 

  • All venues are wheelchair accessible.

  • No pets, please. Trained service dogs are welcome. 

STANDALONE TICKETS

  • Available for purchase (cc, cash, check) at Box Office located at:
    Coldwell Banker Best Homes

    234 Taylor Street

    Thu, 12-8:30 PM

    Fri, Sat, Sun 9AM-8PM

  • Upon purchase, you will receive an email confirmation with a QR code to be scanned at the venue. If you don't have a smartphone, the Box Office can provide you with a paper ticket.

  • Ushers will scan your ticket upon entry to the event or film screening.

  • Go to Box Office/Hospitality to refund or transfer standalone tickets.

RUSH TICKETS

  • Reserved seats that are still unclaimed at showtime may be offered to other patrons if the screening is “Sold Out”.

  • If a screening is “Sold Out”, patrons wanting to get in will be asked to wait until showtime, when the Venue Lead may be able to release some of the unclaimed seats. 

YOUR VOTE MATTERS

Help us determine the Audience Favorite film. 
Access ballots through your “My Tickets” page in Eventive.

VENUE LOCATIONS 

BOX OFFICE & HOSPITALITY

Coldwell Banker Best Homes
234 Taylor Street
Thu, 12-8:30 PM
Fri, Sat, Sun 9AM-8PM

FILM VENUES

General seating for all films.

American Legion (250 Seats)
Water St & Monroe St 

Rose Theatre (140 Seats)
235 Taylor Street

Rosebud Cinema (41 Seats)
235 Taylor Street

Starlight Room (46 Seats)
237 Taylor Street (3rd Floor, Elevator/Stairs)

Key City Public Theatre (75 Seats)
419 Washington St

Taylor Street Outdoor Theatre
Taylor St between Water St & Washington St
Limited benches available. Bring a chair! No pets please.

FORUM VENUE

Pope Marine Building (70 Seats)
530 Water Street (past Cotton Bldg, near the pier)


LOUNGES

INDOOR FESTIVAL LOUNGE
COTTON BLDG.
607 Water St.

Meet friends and other attendees, rest, get coffee, and buy merch!
Filmmakers, Presenters, Industry Pass, and Patron Pass holders are invited to mingle, mix, munch, and relax -- near the heart of the Festival.

Thurs, 2PM - 5PM
Fri-Sat-Sun, 9AM - 7PM

Also, these events:

  • Community Discussions

  • Receptions (Filmmakers, Presenters, and Patron Pass holders)

  • Closing Night Party (Filmmakers, Presenters, and Patron Pass holders)

    Bar Car @ Indoor Lounge
    Fri-Sat-Sun, 3PM - 5PM.
    Bar Car offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic concoctions

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL LOUNGE

Taylor Street
Between Water and Washington Street
Relax, eat a picnic meal, listen to music in the evenings

Bar Car
Fri-Sat-Sun, 3PM - 9PM.
Bar Car offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic concoctions

Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors!

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